Holiday Activities This Week in Southwest Michigan
By now we are usually on our second bag of ice melt for the sidewalk and driveway… but not this year! Take advantage of our dry Winter, and go out for some holiday fun. Southwest Michigan is
MEMSPA Announces 2022 Principal of the Year: New Buffalo Elementary’s Adam Bowen
“Every student. Every day,” is an important, and enormous, mission statement, but with Adam Bowen representing the administration at New Buffalo Elementary School as Principal, it is achievable. Only in his fifth year in administration at NBES,
Niles Offers Winter Downtown Market Crawl This Weekend
Packages adorned with ribbons and bows, paper bags overflowing with tissue paper, personalized gift tags that sparkle and shine: the joyous season of gift giving is here. We lovingly select each present with care, with not only
Join River St. Joe For Outdoor Fun During Their Winter Family Frolic
One of the best parts about the Midwest is that all seasons are outdoor seasons! We look forward to snow-covered landscapes, and crunching footprints down paths and walkways. Even without snow, the slight chill of the air
Berrien County Historical Association Fundraiser Going On Now
Christmas time is already here, and the season of giving is upon us. Toy drop-offs, food drives, and donation boxes sit at entrances to shops and stores, waiting on the generosity of patrons to help during the
Hartford Public Library Books “Christmas in Hartford”
The holiday season has finally arrived, and this wonderful time of year offers an abundance of festive events, family gatherings, and wintry activities to enjoy. It is a time for Christmas magic and tradition, and the City
2022 Holiday Hoppin’ Bazaar on December 9th
The Benton Harbor Arts District will be overflowing with cheer during this year’s Holiday Hoppin’ Bazaar, which will take place on Friday, December 9th, from 5 p.m to 9 p.m. Presented by the Benton Harbor Arts Association,
Present Pillars Introduces the First Annual Pillar Awards
“Present Pillars exists to inspire community for fathers,” says James, co-founder of the non-profit organization. “We promote a culture of normalcy through excellence in health, finance, advocacy, education, and fellowship to be the fathers our children deserve.”
Illumination Time — This Season’s Lights At Fernwood
It’s almost that joyous time of year in Southwest Michigan, (and already that time for some), when snow dusts every surface of our corner of the world. Blanketed in shimmering white, our landscapes and buildings are picturesque–
Artes & Craft Hosts Their Annual Psychic and Wellness Fair on November 26th
“To give thanks to our customers, we take an opportunity in November to do something special for them,“ says Pat, owner of Artes & Craft. “We host our Psychic & Wellness Fair on the Saturday following Thanksgiving,
Celebrating Adoption Month in November
Since 1995, November has held the title of National Adoption Month. During these thirty days, the Children’s Bureau, multiple children & youth foster organizations, and our courts work diligently to ensure that the futures of our children
Round Barn Estate’s Winter Village Open For The Season
Only a few more Spring-warmth days are peppered into the forecast for the next week or so, but our area is already gearing up for winter– holiday parties are stamped on our calendars, and small businesses are
Celebrating Five Years in Business: Deck The Halls
“For the longest time I thought my love of Christmas was rare, but if there’s one I’ve learned, it’s that I am part of a large population of people who adore this beautiful season,” says Melissa Gunn,
‘From The Land To The Glass’ at Bridgman Public Library
Libraries are vital resources to the communities in which they serve, offering thousands upon thousands of books to explore, introducing new worlds into our lives, and hosting enrichment programs, craft days, and club gatherings for members of
A Season of Musical Bliss at Howard Performing Arts Center
Howard Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, acts as a hub of musical, artistic, and creative entertainment every day of the year. With the holidays and the season of warmth and
Krasl Art Center Kicks Off Holiday Shopping November 5th
With the grand exit of October, we eagerly, and quickly, switch to holiday mode. Winter gatherings are just around the corner, and there’s no better time to get a move on that holiday shopping – Krasl Art
Autumn Fun at Lakeside Inn This Weekend
It’s Bizarre! A whole day of Autumn activities takes place at the Lakeside Inn this Saturday, October 29th, 2022 and promises fabulous fun and more. From 11 a.m to 6 p.m, at 15251 Lakeshore Road in Lakeside,
Reminder! Trick or Treat Times in Southwest Michigan
Gorgeous, ghoulish Halloween falls on a Monday this year, which only extends our spooky weekend activity time! Check out all of the Trick Or Treat, Trunk Or Treat, and downtown fun events you can find in Southwest
Celebrate Halloween at the Inn at Harbor Shores
On Saturday, October 29th, the Harborview Ballroom at the Inn at Harbor Shores will be bumping and thumping into the night. From 7 p.m – 11 p.m, join goblins, ghouls, and ghostly creatures as they gather to
‘Tis The Season Craft Show Returns to Barbott Farms & Greenhouse in November
In 2020, Cindy Alexander opened ‘Cindy’s Craft Corner’, her own traveling small business that specializes in wood home decor signs. Seasonal colors, holiday greetings, and personalized designs adorn her creations, and you’ve seen her set up shop